Food
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Programs in New Jersey
New Jersey programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
NJ SNAP
NJ SNAP helps eligible households buy food.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
New Jersey Department of Health
New Jersey WIC
In New Jersey, WIC is called NJ WIC.
WIC provides food benefits and nutrition services to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
National School Lunch Program
Participating schools provide free or reduced-price meals to eligible students.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
Summer EBT gives eligible children a food benefit on a card for the summer.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaper
Checked on October 8, 2026
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